I have found the one whom my soul loves!

November 21, 2017... a day God most certainly had set on his calendar for both Chris & Brenda! After many weeks of contemplating, planning his approach and observing from the sidelines (AKA instagrams stories..) and a little helpful motivation from a mutual friend (thanks, Kamara!), The handsome Christopher Neal introduced himself to the lovely Brenda Hicks. The fairytale story did not start right away, however- it took a few weeks of back and forth one-word responses (from the brides side) and a whole LOT of pursuing (from the grooms side). Finally, one 6 hour phone call later, the groom stole the brides heart in one hilarious story (the bride always said if you can make her genuinely laugh- she's sold! And boy, was she sold!) And just like that- the couples most favorite, exciting and wonderful adventure began! After many sleepless nights talking on the phone all night, many flights back and forth from PA to FL (and visa versa), hundreds of cups of starbucks, trips around the world, and the blessing of there family and Pastorial leadership (Thank you to Pastor David and Aimee Myers and Pastor Jason and Lisa Upton)-- the happy couple say 'I do' on May 23, 2020!! First date- February 3rd (kind of) We went on a 'test date' (inside joke) February 2nd to Starbucks and the beach! Nothing like a little pike place and sunsets on the beach to set the mood! Then once we got through the test date, it was time for the real one! We spent the day at Kennedy Space Center then afterwards got dinner & coffee (of course, coffee) at Bold Cup in Viera! First 'I love you'- April 17th, 2018

Brenda Hicks was born in Aurora, CO on June 13th, 1994. She attended Croton, Dr. W. J Creel, and Quest Elementary in FL all through elementary school, Mcnair Magnet School for middle school and Rockledge high school. She received her AA at Eastern Florida State College and is pursuing her Early Childhood Education degree with a minor in Behavior sciences at University of Central Florida and has been accepted to intern with the University of Pittsburgh until she graduates in spring of 2021. She hopes to pursue her masters in 2021 to become a Behavior analyst and further help children with learning disabilities and testing anxiety. Some of the bride's hobbies include teaching Sunday school at her church, cooking, traveling and singing. She hopes to master keyboard and acoustic guitar in the next 3 years with the help of her musician of a fiance. In the future, she hopes to travel back to London, England to teach and plans on doing mission work in Africa alongside her future husband and ministry mate, Chris. Brenda currently lives at home with her Mother, Zulekia and Father, Steve and has 2 siblings; an older sister, Kali and an older Brother, Steve. She is also the Aunt to KiJani.

Christopher Neal was born and raised in Somerset, PA on July 7th, 1988. He attended Friedens elementary all through 2nd grade and eventually went to Lighthouse Christian Academy through to high school where he graduated in 2006. In 2007, Chris went to the University of Pittsburgh, Allegheny College of Maryland and the University of Pheonix where he received his AA in Business Management and a Bachelor's in Business with a concentration in Marketing. Chris has always had an interest in continuing education and a keen skill in entrepreneurship. He's has owned several businesses and travelled all over the United States for work, and right now is pursuing is a license for Real Estate Appraisal. He hopes to one day sell real estate and go back to school to get his MBA. Chris now is in partnership with his father and brother in a successful carpet cleaning business spanning between PA & FL. At the young age of 3, Chis started to play drums and went on to play in his Grandpa's church at the age of 7. He developed a love for playing the guitar at the age of 13 and continues to play for camp meetings, conferences and church events throughout the state of Pennsylvania. He continues his ministry in music, playing the drums and guitar at House of Prayer in Somerset, PA. His other hobbies include riding his motorcycles, fishing, building guitars, and traveling. Chris is the son to Dave and Denise Neal, brother to Krystle and Bradley and Uncle to Karson and Easton.